What kind of oil should I use
#31
03-22-2010 | 11:20 PM
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I love Mobilsynroyalbelravalamspurplesprect oil... and use it in all four holes..
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U just asked the most popular question in here of all time... must be over 5,000 post on this subject.. so thats why were having some fun with it..
this is right next to what the best pipes question..
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Take a few minutes and look at these threats below.
Each one has a poll at the top of the thread that shows what is used by the members in here and list the % of use for each one.. U'll learn a bunch if U do.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...your-bike.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...o-you-use.html
After reading a while U should them make up Ur own mind....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...ur-choice.html
.U just asked the most popular question in here of all time... must be over 5,000 post on this subject.. so thats why were having some fun with it..
this is right next to what the best pipes question....Take a few minutes and look at these threats below.
Each one has a poll at the top of the thread that shows what is used by the members in here and list the % of use for each one.. U'll learn a bunch if U do.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...your-bike.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...o-you-use.html
After reading a while U should them make up Ur own mind....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...ur-choice.html
#32
03-22-2010 | 11:33 PM
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OH! Another OIL THREAD, YEA!!!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
Last edited by CroK; 03-22-2010 at 11:39 PM.
#34
03-23-2010 | 12:28 AM
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OH! Another OIL THREAD, YEA!!!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
#37
03-23-2010 | 05:26 AM
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OH! Another OIL THREAD, YEA!!!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
Something I found out recently from switching to synthetic in my wife's Suzuki Burgman, is that I actually lost 2 mpg! Yep, sure did, according to the onboard fuel monitoring system at least. Kinda stands to reason if you think about it though...
Ever check the Mobil 1 exhibition at one of the larger bike rallies? You know, the clear plastic box with a gear set in it, that you can turn the gears with a hand crank? Synthetic oil clings to metal parts more. Mineral oil looks to be thinner in comparison. So, while the oil is providing lubrication, it is also causing the affect of an oil pump between the gears, which takes more effort to push oil out from between the gear teeth. This would also indicate that the oil pump itself is working harder. Then when considering the claims by oil filter manufacturers about achieving greater horse power by using their less restrictive filters, this is also another place where it would require more power to push a heavier lubricant through...
So now we have yet one more addition to the 'which oil is better' debate!
do you always believe sales displays? How do you know they were the same viscosity? Sales men are not known for their honesty ya know.
#39
03-23-2010 | 11:36 AM
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Mostly I was refering to having lost 2 mpg according to the onboard monitoring system too. And then there's the comical side of having something different to add for the syn vs dino debate... THINK ABOUT IT! THEN FUHGET ABOUT IT!
#40
03-23-2010 | 11:39 AM
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